punitive damages
–noun Law. | damages awarded to a plaintiff in excess of compensatory damages in order to punish the defendant for a reckless or willful act. |
Origin: 1970–75
Legal Dictionary
Main Entry:
exemplary damagessee
DAMAGE 2
Main Entry:
punitive damagessee
DAMAGE 2
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